Pre Construction Administrator

This is a great chance for someone looking to break into the construction business world. This business turns over in excess of £600 Million across 5 Different Countries . They are on target to hit £1 Billion in 5 Years so come and be a part of something special and exciting.

The energy, excitement and focus needed in such a role in critical. You will be strong on all forms of communication and highly organized. What the client is after is a character that embraces change and approaches this in a proactive and positive attitude.

Working within a fast paced and energetic Office. You will be managing 2 Diaries for Board Directors , coordinating meetings , minutes and handling a range of business tasks.

One day you will be booking flights, the next day handling a company presentation for a director to a global business then out on site alongside a board director.

The business is run by REAL People . No ego’s just good characters working towards a common goal.

This hard work and attitude will be rewarded as they very much like to promote from within. Of the Senior Leadership Team of 10, 8 Have been with the business 10+ Years which is a great sign looking in .

Key Responsibilities: 

  • •Handle day-to-day queries, correspondence and internal and external communication
  • •Take Minutes, book in meetings , manage 2 Diaries
  • Compile Tender Submission Documents to suit tender deliverables
  • •Manage presentations and marketing aspects be that paper or social media
  • •A general range of administration duties

Criteria:

  • •Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • •Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
  • • They will have the ability to bring the best out of the pre-construction team while drawing on the capability of other colleagues in the region and the wider business;
  • •IT Skills – Excel , Word and so on
  • •Happy to be based in an office 5 days a week – hours 8am to 6pm – NO REMOTE WORKING
  • •You must be based within 40 Minutes drive from the office MAX
  • •Have genuine drive and passion to develop a career

If you feel that you match this role please send a word formatted CV To:  h.burns@nsrassociates.com . We can have an honest conversation to see if this culture and roles matches what you are seeking

Project Director – Data

You either have built Major Data Centers as a No1 or you haven’t ! Simple right …….

Well if you have,  we have a First Class Global Business that are at longlist stage for a Project Director to handle a 1 Billion AED+ Project in the United Arab Emirates

 

Do you have clear experience handling Mission Critical Data Centers from bid to handover ?

Can you pull on previous Data Center Projects delivered in Europe or Asia to understand the risk and lessons learnt? 

 

The Client 

  • Global Main Contractor
  • 40 Years success delivering £100 Million D&B projects across the Globe
  • Reporting directly into the Area Director that has been with the business 21 Years

Reporting to the General Manager this project will be your sole focus. You will work with the client through design, program & risk. You must have a collaborate approach to work, a non-aggressive manner as this is a long term global client. You will be expected to nurture the relation  and win further phases and projects off the back of this successful project.

Role 

  • Managing site teams , client and parties inside and outside the UAE
  • Prior experience delivering £60 Million + Data Centers as Project Manager / Project Director
  • Driving all parties towards handover in a collaborate approach
  • Strategic thinking capacity that can see risk & issues before they mothball
  • 15 Years Post Grad Experience
  • At Least 2 Projects delivered as no1 on site
  • History of building high performing teams with great cultures

Before applying 

  • Bachelor’s Degree – Civil Engineering or Construction Management (Needed for client approval)
  • 5 Years experience in Data Centers & High Tech Projects
  • Clear experience delivering Data Centers for Main Contractors
  • Able to commence employment before the 1st of November
  • Confident and client facing in a diplomatic approach

Please share a word formatted CV to t.clark@nsrassociates.com and a member of the team will connect in due course for a confidential conversation

Senior Project Manager

Do you have clear experience handling Mission Critical Data Centers ? Our client are seeking a Senior Project Manager to work closely with a Major Middle Eastern client. You will be adding expert advice and input from feasibility to completion.

Can you pull on lessons learnt from prior Mega Watt Data Centers delivered ? Have you seen an edge when it comes to letting or work, testing and commissioning and handover stages ?

 

Client 

  • Operating in 31 Countries
  • Employ in excess of 3,000 staff
  • Hold a real strength within the Data , Tech and life Sciences Arena
  • You will report directly into the Associates Director that leads the region and has done for the past 12 Years

Role 

  • Time will be spent between client offices, site and the PMC (Your employer)
  • Managing teams inside the MENA region and outside the region
  • Prior experience procuring contractors and 3rd party consultants
  • Driving all parties towards handover in a collaborate approach
  • Strong pre construction experience from feasibility through to construction (RIBA Stage 1 to Stage 4)
  • Capable to operate on a strategic level to add real value to our client
  • History of building high performing teams and able to be analytical , calm and professional at all times
  • Looking to produce the best finished quality project you can accepting nothing but excellence

Before applying 

  • Bachelors Degree
  • 10 Years experience in Data Centers & High Tech Projects
  • Clear experience delivering Data Centers for either Main Contractors or Client Side Organizations
  • Able to commence employment before the 1st of December absolute LATEST
  • Client facing and possess strong communication skills but up and downstream

Share share a word formatted CV to t.clark@nsrassociates.com and a member of the team will connect in due course for a confidential conversation

Project Safety Manager

Frankfurt – Germany 

Major Data Center project will be your sole focus representing the Main Contractor for this large Tech Client. Can you motivate, lead and be a voice of reason when needed. This is a 15 Month program with a further phase to be awarded

Absolutely critical that you gain a strong working relationship on site and form and mutual respect and trust with the client.

This group takes SAFETY seriously and are extremely proud of their Global Safety Record for 2022, 2023 & 2024

Employer 

  • Projects across 9 Countries within the Data & Tech Sector
  • Leading European Main Contractor turning over in excess of €850 Million
  • Cash Rich business holding a strong financial position and pipeline of work

Range of aspects covered 

  • Presentation & stakeholder management
  • Leading health and safety processes including: Hazard Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures, Training, Contractor Health and Safety Requirements and accident and Incident Investigation
  • Providing routine inspections
  • Pushing UK Safety standards on every project across the World

Work hard play hard. This is a Leading Main Contractor that are proud to do things differently. You are not entering a giant PLC that have departments for department sake. This business is deliberately run lean as this makes it profitable and everyone has accountability.

This business treat employees, client and supply chain exceedingly well as they pride themselves or doing things in the “right way”.

 

Clients wishes 

  • Someone with a proactive, can do attitude that can build teams, client face and sustain long term relationships
  • Prepared to roll the sleeves up and set the standards from the front
  • You must be physically active as you will be expected to get out from behind the desk and make inspections and relationships with sub-contractors and the team on site. This may mean 10-20,000 Steps in a day depending upon site activities

 

Experience & Qualifications 

  • NEBOSH
  • 6 + Years Boots on the ground experience operating for a relevant Main Contractor or Sub-Contractor in a Leadership role be that Project or Multiple Projects
  • Experience of Build & Civil Engineering Projects
  • CV that shows longevity and loyalty. Not 5 Career moves in 6 Years thank you.
  • Preference given to EU Passport Holders due to the visa process & time
  • Data Centre Experience is a BONUS but NOT essential. What is essential is a proactive can do attitude

 

As well as the Basic Salary Listed the following is provided:

  • Accommodation Fully Expensed
  • Vehicle
  • Flights back to home country
  • Bonus & Annual Pay Review
  • International Medical & Life Cover

If you match the following criteria set please share a word formatted CV to Tim on :  t.clark@nsrassociates.com to book in a confidential chat to cover all aspects on the role

Project Safety Manager

Spain – Madrid 

Major Data Center project will be your sole focus representing the Main Contractor for this large Tech Client. Can you motivate, lead and be a voice of reason when needed. This is a 18 Month program with a further phase to be awarded

 

Absolutely critical that you gain a strong working relationship on site and form and mutual respect and trust with the client.

This group takes SAFETY seriously and are extremely proud of their Global Safety Record for 2022, 2023 & 2024

 

Employer 

  • Projects across 9 Countries within the Data & Tech Sector
  • Leading European Main Contractor turning over in excess of €850 Million
  • Cash Rich business holding a strong financial position and pipeline of work

Range of aspects covered 

  • Presentation & stakeholder management
  • Leading health and safety processes including: Hazard Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures, Training, Contractor Health and Safety Requirements and accident and Incident Investigation
  • Providing routine inspections
  • Pushing UK Safety standards on every project across the World

 

Work hard play hard. This is a Leading Main Contractor that are proud to do things differently. You are not entering a giant PLC that have departments for department sake. This business is deliberately run lean as this makes it profitable and everyone has accountability. This business treat employees, client and supply chain exceedingly well as they pride themselves or doing things in the “right way”.

 

Clients wishes 

  • Someone with a proactive, can do attitude that can build teams, client face and sustain long term relationships
  • Prepared to roll the sleeves up and set the standards from the front
  • You must be physically active as you will be expected to get out from behind the desk and make inspections and relationships with sub-contractors and the team on site. This may mean 10-20,000 Steps in a day depending upon site activities

 

Experience & Qualifications 

  • NEBOSH
  • 6 + Years Boots on the ground experience operating for a relevant Main Contractor or Sub-Contractor in a Leadership role be that Project or Multiple Projects
  • Experience of Build & Civil Engineering Projects
  • CV that shows longevity and loyalty. Not 5 Career moves in 6 Years thank you.
  • Preference given to EU Passport Holders due to the visa process & time
  • Data Centre Experience is a BONUS but NOT essential. What is essential is a proactive can do attitude

As well as the Basic Salary Listed the following is provided:

  • Accommodation Fully Expensed
  • Vehicle
  • Flights back to home country
  • Bonus & Annual Pay Review
  • International Medical & Life Cover

If you match the following criteria set please share a word formatted CV to Tim on :  t.clark@nsrassociates.com to book in a confidential chat to cover all aspects on the role

3 & 4 D Modeler

3 D & 4D  Modeler required to produce detailed animations  taking 3D and into 4D for tender submissions and presentations

Working in the team to create and develop 4D animations showing the construction methodology and planning logistics. The 3D/4D Modeler will use a range of 3d modelling and editing software used to create our multi award winning animations.

Working on some of the most complex & iconic projects from Mega Watt Data Centers through to Pharmaceutical.

The Role 

  • Head Office Based (In the office)
  • Working within the Pre -Construction Team
  • Producing animation for bid submissions, planning, marketing & client communication

Client 

  • Main Contractor operate Globally based
  • Live projects in Europe, UK , Asia & the United States of America
  • Current Turnover of £800 Million
  • Forward thinking, dynamic and client focused business
  • Super reputation for rewarding hard work and success

Requirements we want to see on the CV 

  • Construction visualization experience
  • Able to provide a portfolio
  • 2 Years + BIM & Visualization experience
  • Software experience needed

Software Experience desired :

  • REVIT
  • SKETCHUP
  • CIVIL 3D
  • NAVISWORKS

Happy to be based in this companies head office working within the Pre-construction TEAM

If you match this role please send a CV in word format and full contact details to TIM on t.clark@nsrassociates.com and the team will make contact to have a confidential conversation

Procurement / Buyer

One of the most challenging research & life science buildings under construction in Europe.  International Contractor has a pedigree for delivering fascinating & complex build projects across the World. 

Reporting into the Project Director with a dotted line into the Regional Commercial Manager & Head of Procurement.

Over the past 12 Months this client has gone from strength to strength for awards across Holland & Europe . Projects fall into Life Science, Pharma, Data & Commercial Projects. Area Manager is personally looking to appoint a strong Buyer / Procurement Lead to sit on site and ideally over time develop the role into a multi functional / project role.

Come in and cut your teeth on a major project and show you worth and you will be rewarded. This is not the role for someone looking to delegate but more do. There will not be a large procurement team as the business run a lean procurement, contracts and administration department. You will personally reach out and meet sub-contractors face to face in Holland and virtually via MS teams. 

The future – Well our client are looking to appoint someone committed to Holland and making a change. The project has 2 Years on the program and with other countries and opportunities across the group this offers a great role for someone seeking a career path with travel & reward.

Client is seeking the following :

  • Strong Communicator
  • Ideally EU Passport for Visa requirements
  • Degree / Relevant Construction experience
  • CIPS desired but not essential
  • Happy to relocate to the Netherlands before the 1st of October 2024 latest
  • Minimum of 4 Years within Procurement as a Buyer / Procurement
  • Project Experience handling High value and complex buildings
  • Experience of awarding sub contracts , handling RFQ’s ,contractual correspondence
  • Handling a fast paced client, consultant and external supply chain

Benefits Provided 

  • Basic Salary Range of €55-65,000 Net Per Annum
  • Fully expensed apartment
  • 4 Return Flights to home country
  • Medical & Life cover
  • Transport allowance

If you like what you hear more reach out to Tim on t.clark@nsrassociates.com and a member of the team will connect with you to have a confidential discussion.

Project Director – Germany

Are you an experienced Project Director with a proven track record in delivering Data Centre projects for Main Contractors in the UK or Europe?

We are seeking a seasoned Project Director to oversee the delivery of a new circa €210 million Data Centre project, worth 40 MW and growing. Experience in the German market is advantageous but not essential. This major Data Centre project is based in Germany.

Do you seek a role where ownership and rewards extend beyond the Project Director level?

About the Role

As the Project Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading and expanding our project management division. Collaboration with senior management will be key to devising strategies, setting goals, and ensuring the successful execution of projects from inception to completion. Expertise in team building, project delivery, and client relationship management will be crucial in driving continued growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engineering and Innovation: Ensure efficient and effective performance in shaping and delivering the project.
  • Project Planning: Develop strategies in collaboration with project teams to manage and motivate them.
  • Budget Management: Track and develop plans for project costs, budgets, labour, commissioning procedures, and performance.
  • Project Setup: Implement best practice meeting and reporting documentation and schedules from the outset.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Continuously engage with key stakeholders such as clients and design teams to ensure project performance.
  • Client Satisfaction: Oversee ongoing client satisfaction with respect to cost, scope, and timescales.
  • Health & Safety: Proactively monitor health and safety processes and the team’s culture and behaviours.
  • Quality Assurance: Monitor and ensure that quality targets are achieved and exceeded.

Requirements:

  • Educational Background: A degree in construction or engineering, coupled with relevant experience.
  • Experience: Proven experience as a Contracts Manager/Project Director on large-scale Data Centre projects.
  • Project Delivery: Successfully delivered a 40 – 50MW Data Centre project from inception to completion.
  • Technical Skills: Strong mechanical and electrical backgrounds, with mechanical and electrical technical issues at the core of the project.
  • Project Portfolio: Experience in major size data centres, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductor projects is highly desirable.

Salary and Benefits:

  • Salary: £130,000 to £170,000
  • Benefits: Tailored Benefits Package
  • Additional Perks: Car Allowance and Annual Bonus

How to Apply:

If interested, please send a CV in Word format to h.burns@nsrassociates.com with full contact details. A confidential call will be arranged to discuss further.

Senior Estimator

Seen as one of the true leaders in the Industrial , Food & Technology Sectors across UK & Europe . This business has a track record on large scale projects. Based from the office in West London – England you will be handling tenders across the UK & Europe 

This BUILDINGS main contractor have a superb reputation for staff development and iconic projects. With Turnover at a steady rate over the past 5 Years this business has ridden C-19 and any global challenges exceptionally well. They are on target for £900 Million in the next 24 Months so come and be part of this exciting journey.

If you are seeking an exciting challenge to work with a friendly / family type team then look no further. You will have a career path if desired and the chance to be rewarded for hard work and success. This sector of the Industry is thriving and looks to be going this way for the next 5-7 Years with current demands.

Reporting into the Group Pre-Construction Manager you will be given autonomy and a small team. You will look at strategy, cost , supply chain and program. You will understand the market and key supply chain.

Clients range from Major Food , Technology , E-Commerce & Transportation clients. Project ranging from 120,000 Sq Ft to 400,000 Sq Ft.

Do you have the following :

  • 4-6 Years Pricing Experience is this sector?
  • Strong understanding of Steel Frame Structures , large groundwork packages and concrete works.
  • Have you led pricing of a Bid ?
  • Do you have Warehouse / Industrial Experience  & Distribution Experience ?
  • Do you have the supply chain awareness & client knowledge to hit the ground running.

Interested to learn more then please make contact with Tim on:  t.clark@nsrassociates.com

Senior Project Planner

Senior Project Planner – site based full time. £100 Million + Complex New Build Data Center, you will be working alongside the Project Director as part of the senior management team on site.

As a Project Planner / Planning Manager can you add value at both pre-construction and execution stage on site. We want a planner that can have meaningful conversations with the client rep and stakeholders.

The right person will have a clear technical strength and understanding of sequencing and “THE BUILD” process.

Construction build sequence eg, earthworks ➡   substructure ➡ superstructure ➡ façade ➡ Internal and commissioning.

You will have the chance to add real input and advice that can have a real positive affect. If you can deliver and add value, you will be rewarded for your hard work.

Our client wishes to engage someone based in the North London / Home Counties region due to the obvious travel challenges of the M25.

This client is NOT looking for someone to be based remotely so please don’t ask as it’s not the company culture. You will have to drive as the head office isn’t next to a tube station.

Do you match the following criteria? 

  • Clear Planning experience for Main Contractors or Subcontractors on relevant projects
  • Do you have the communication and client facing skills needed to work in a team?
  • Based in the right geographical area for a daily commute and a face-to-face interview?
  • Previous technical experience, capable to walk the site and review actual vs proposed.
  • Primavera Software Experience ideally P6
  • Candidates must be based in the UK at present.

Intrigued to find out more please send a word formatted CV to:  t.clark@nsrassociates.com and one of the team will connect with you to coordinate a confidential chat about this opportunity.